Photographer's Note

Simple shot posted in celebration of 5 de Mayo. Most people are not familiar with this holiday, but I live in former Mexican territory and thought I would share.

The holiday of Cinco De Mayo, The 5th Of May, commemorates the victory of the Mexican militia over the French army at The Battle Of Puebla in 1862. It is primarily a regional holiday celebrated in the Mexican state capital city of Puebla and throughout the state of Puebla, with some recognition in other parts of the Mexico, and especially in U.S. cities with a significant Mexican population. It is not, as many people think, Mexico's Independence Day, which is actually September 16.

Hi Tan,
Good saturated colours backed by a cool frame of shadows and blue sky. The details are sharp and good perspective. Bit unusual post from you when compared to those big wide angles you've previously posted. Nicely done.
Rgrds,
CheukHin

Fabulous image - the colours are outrageous but they couldn't have been better displayed than in this photo. Great imagination using the shadow in the left corner to counteract the brilliance of the buildings.

Hi Tan - remarkable shot of this very beautiful diagonal. Actually an unusual black long triangle and the diagonal line with colorful top of the buildings in excellent line, superbly crowned by the dome and tower. Regards, Daniel

Hi Tan,
A superb view of this marvellous set of buildings. The POV is well chosen and the lighting and shadow effects amazing. You have captured the hues with great clarity. I love the way you treat TE members to a constant variety of venues around the world, and usually with stunning shots. First rate.
John

Fabulous contrasts of colours and light, Tan, and a very good graphical composition which gives this image a lot of impact. But oh dear, that frame! I know frames are very much to personal taste, but I find this one extremely distracting. Your images are some of the best on TE - therefore in my opinion I believe frames will only detract from the quality of your images rather than enhance. Cheers . . . David

Hello Tan
the interesting thing is that 5 de Mayo is more celebrated in the US than in Mexico where the national holiday is in Sebtember (I think).
It always seemed to me that 5 de mayo was a marketing scheme to get people into tex mex restaurants and bars to buy beer.
Nice colours and diagonal shade.
Regards
Daniel

Hi Tan,
Superb. This is the word to describe this picture. You really capture greatly the vivid and beautiful colors of this building, combining well the shadow and sunny walls. Great composition including the tower and the dome together with this impressive building. Great work.
Take care
Ricardo

Hi Tan
Congrat for your 20 000 remarkable and well adust it not few points
I select this special picture for 2 reasons:
1)
the lit eitself is ye«loow and fabulos shadowed
2)
The guidelines...a tutorial-
I like it a lot
TFS